Functional Medicine Institute

03/24/2026

Your daily routine shapes your hormones more than you think. Sitting all day, inconsistent workouts, and poor nutrition can shift how your body stores fat, builds muscle, and manages stress.

Ep. 78 | Built Different: Bioidentical Hormones and the Future of Men's Health

In this episode of the Functional Medicine Institute Podcast, Amber Warren, PA-C, sits down with Andrew Baukol, PA-C, to explain why hormones are the foundation of performance and body composition.

What you will learn:
• How lifestyle impacts hormone balance and body composition
• Why low hormones make it harder to build muscle and easier to gain fat
• The connection between hormones, activity level, and metabolic health
• Why optimizing hormones is key before expecting results from diet and exercise

If your hormones are not where they should be, progress will feel harder than it needs to be. When they are optimized, your body can finally respond the way it is designed to.

Listen now on all major platforms. Link in bio.

03/19/2026

Vitality doesn't disappear with age.
It gets stolen. Quietly. Slowly. Often without explanation.

Low libido. Disconnection. Discomfort. Performance that doesn't match how you feel inside.

These aren't personal failures. They're biological signals.

Join Heather Lucas, FNP-C and Sergey Kashubin, NP-C for a deep dive into regenerative s*xual wellness:

• Peptides that repair and restore at the cellular level
• PRP therapy using your own growth factors
• The gut, toxin, and metabolic drivers most providers never address
• Hormonal optimization that actually lasts

This is the conversation your doctor hasn't had with you yet.

📅 Tuesday, April 14 | 6 PM
📍FMI Eagle Clinic | 435 S Eagle Rd, Suite 100, Eagle ID 83616

Reserve your seat: https://funmedshop.com/blogs/events/s*xual-wellness-redefined-the-power-of-peptides-prp-and-precision-medicine

03/18/2026

Ep. 78 | Built Different: Bioidentical Hormones and the Future of Men's Health

Andrew Baukol, PA-C, didn't come to functional medicine through a textbook. He came through a lymphoma diagnosis at 36, 12 rounds of chemotherapy, and labs that showed his testosterone had fallen to 5% . What he discovered on the other side changed everything.

In this episode, Amber sits down with Andrew to get to the root of why so many men are running on empty and what it actually takes to change that. They dig into bioidentical pellet therapy, the lifestyle foundation that has to come first, and why testosterone is so much more than a s*x hormone.

Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major streaming platforms: https://youtu.be/OcaC_WLbKBE

03/17/2026

Your annual cholesterol panel is not giving you the full picture of your heart health.

Our providers goe beyond standard bloodwork to evaluate inflammation, oxidative stress, hormones, advanced cholesterol markers, and early signs of metabolic dysfunction, long before they progress to disease.

Whether you are preventing your first cardiac event or managing existing heart disease, we take a personalized, root-cause approach to help you understand and act on your cardiovascular risk.

Dr. Gavin Guard, DMS, PA-C, MPAS, CLS, one of our telemedicine providers, will be in clinic April 20th through 23rd. If you would like to schedule an in-person appointment with him, call us at 208-385-7711 to get on his schedule.

03/16/2026

Feeling off even though your labs came back normal?

It may be worth looking at what was not included in that panel.

Functional medicine takes a more comprehensive approach to lab work, assessing markers that are not always ordered in conventional care. At FMI, five we commonly look at include:
• hs-CRP: a marker that reflects inflammation levels in the body.
• Fasting Insulin: provides insight into metabolic function and blood sugar response.
• ApoB: offers a more complete picture of cardiovascular health than a standard cholesterol panel.
• Vitamin D: supports immune function, mood, and hormonal health. Many people have lower levels than they know.
• Ferritin: reflects how the body is storing iron and can be helpful when exploring symptoms like fatigue, hair loss, or brain fog.

At FMI, we believe that better information leads to better care. Our providers take the time to understand your full health picture and work with you to build a plan that fits your life.

Schedule your appointment: https://funmedinstitute.com/new-patient-inquiry/

03/11/2026

The truth about testosterone goes so much deeper than most people realize.

Testosterone is a foundational piece of men's health, longevity, and cardio-metabolic function. And yet for years it has been written off as a lifestyle drug for s*x drive and big muscles.

That narrative is changing, and in this episode we unpack exactly why.

In Episode 77 of the Functional Medicine Institute Podcast, Amber Warren, PA-C, sits down with Dr. Mark Holthouse, MD, to break down what the latest science is saying about testosterone and what it really means for your health.

You'll learn:
• Why testosterone is now recognized as foundational for metabolic and cardiovascular health
• How low testosterone connects to inflammation, all-cause mortality, and chronic disease
• Why the old narrative was wrong and what we should be doing differently

Whether you are a patient trying to understand your own hormones or a practitioner looking to better serve your patients, this conversation will change the way you think about testosterone.

🎧 Listen now on all major streaming platforms: https://funmedinstitute.com/podcast/testosterone-uncovered-new-fda-guidance-and-what-it-means-for-you/

Understanding the root cause is how we help our patients truly heal.

03/10/2026

Advanced non-surgical healing.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy uses your body's own platelets to stimulate healing in joints, muscles, tendons, and soft tissue. No synthetic additives, just your biology at work.

PRP may be worth exploring if you are dealing with:

Injuries & Recovery
• Tennis elbow & rotator cuff injuries
• Knee & joint pain
• Muscle & tendon tears

Sexual Wellness
• Men's & women's s*xual health
• Sensitivity & performance
• Overall vitality & function

Our providers take a personalized, root-cause approach to PRP, helping you determine whether it aligns with your broader health goals.

Curious if PRP is right for you? Schedule a consultation with our team to learn more: https://funmedinstitute.com/self-scheduling-specialty-care-pt-inquiry/

03/04/2026

If you have been told low testosterone is just part of getting older, it is time to hear a different conversation.

Conditions like obesity, high blood pressure, and blood sugar imbalances are some of the biggest drivers of low testosterone in men today. And the good news is, those are things we can actually address.

In Episode 77 of the Functional Medicine Institute Podcast, Amber Warren, PA-C, sits down with Dr. Mark Holthouse, MD, to unpack the real reasons testosterone declines and what the new FDA guidance means for you.

🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Link in bio.

03/04/2026

Testosterone Uncovered: New FDA Guidance and What It Means for You | Ep. 77 of the Functional Medicine Institute Podcast

Amber Warren, PA-C & Dr. Mark Holthouse, MD

Testosterone therapy has long been misunderstood, but new FDA guidance is finally changing the conversation for men.

These updates are not just clinical fine print. They have real implications for how testosterone is prescribed, monitored, and approached for long term health and vitality.

In this episode, Amber Warren, PA-C, sits down with Dr. Mark Holthouse, MD, to break down:
• What the new FDA guidance actually means for men and women
• The most common testosterone myths and why they need to be put to rest
• Practical steps for safe and informed hormone optimization

Listen to the full episode here:https://youtu.be/vK5Mm3mBs3I

Testosterone therapy has been widely debated, and recent FDA guidance is shifting the conversation. In this episode, Amber Warren, PA-C, sits down with Dr. M...

03/03/2026

Fatigue, brain fog, and just feeling “off” are more common than you might think, even when your labs come back “normal.”

Functional medicine looks beyond basic thresholds. We evaluate patterns, trends, and optimal ranges to see where your body may be struggling and what it really needs.

For Stacy, testing revealed true markers of deficiency. Instead of guessing or layering random supplements, we built a targeted plan based on her data.

The result? Better sleep. Clearer mornings. Steady energy.

Personalized care means taking the time to interpret your labs in context and understanding what your body is actually signaling.

If you’ve been told everything looks fine but you still don’t feel fine, it may be time to look deeper.

02/26/2026

Many people believe declining energy, metabolic shifts, and cognitive changes are simply part of getting older.

They are not.

The End of “Inevitable” Decline
A Masterclass in Precision Longevity and Age Reversal with Dr. Mark Holthouse

This masterclass will explore how advanced diagnostics uncover the true drivers of aging and how treating those mechanisms directly can change your long-term health trajectory.

You’ll learn:
• How epigenetic testing evaluates biological age at the organ level
• Why conventional lab panels frequently miss early dysfunction
• How chronic inflammation, metabolic stress, and environmental toxins accelerate aging
• What a precision 12-month roadmap looks like for measurable, data-informed improvement

If you want clarity about where your health is headed and how to influence it, this session provides the framework.

📅 Tuesday, March 10
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 435 S Eagle Rd, Suite 100, Eagle, ID

Register today to secure your seat: https://funmedshop.com/blogs/events/the-end-of-inevitable-decline-an-educational-event-with-dr-holthouse

02/24/2026

Your calendar age is fixed.
Your biological age is not.

Biological age reflects how well your systems are functioning — hormones, metabolism, inflammation, mitochondrial output, and stress resilience.

When those systems shift, you feel it:
• Lower energy
• Slower recovery
• Stubborn weight changes
• Brain fog

Longevity is not about guessing. It is about measuring, interpreting, and optimizing the data that drives how you feel and perform.

For a limited time, schedule your Initial Specialty Consultation for $99 and begin a personalized strategy designed to support long-term vitality and performance.

📅 Offer valid until February 27.

Schedule your initial specialty consultation today: https://funmedinstitute.com/specialty-care-promo-inquiry/